What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Legacy Commercial Property?
Project Architect
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Construction and Design
Location: Brentwood, TN
Date: March 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT LEGACY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Legacy Commercial Property is a rapidly growing, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in leasing, acquisitions, development, construction and property management of retail centers. The Company portfolio consists of 700 retail properties and over 6M square feet spread across 20 states. The national footprint allows retail tenant partners and Highland Venture brands to leverage multiple properties to fulfill their expansion needs and the Legacy development team assists partners in locating and developing new sites. Legacy is focused on growing the commercial real estate portfolio through the strategic acquisition of retail and office space.
Legacy Commercial Property is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee and is part of Highland Ventures, a family-owned management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around the Company’s real estate portfolio.
Other Highland Ventures brands include:
- Hoogland Restaurant Group – The largest franchisee and operator of more than 100 Marco’s Pizza franchises.
- Highland Pure Water & Ice – Self-service ice and water kiosks located in parking lots of the real estate portfolio.
- Intune Physical Therapy – New physical therapy platform being built and expanded.
Role Summary
Our goal at Legacy Commercial Property is to develop real estate that provides great places for people to shop, dine and work. As a member of the Design and Construction team you will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the development process. Candidates that enjoy problem solving and are interested in growing professionally will fit in well with our company and the culture.
About the Position
We are seeking a project architect who will assist in schematic design drawings, architectural site plans, full construction drawings, coordinating with engineers, verifying existing conditions, as-built drawings, site investigation reports, etc. Although not required, this experience would provide an ideal opportunity for a candidate seeking Architectural licensure.
Expectations
- Production of Construction Drawings
- Architectural Site Plans
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
- Understanding of Model Code Requirements
- Strong Coordination / Communication Skills
- Complete Site Investigation Reports for a variety of projects
- Ability to travel to pre-construction & construction sites
- 5 years of experience in an architecture role
- Bachelors or Masters in Architecture, preferred from an accredited program
- Pursuing licensure or licensed (a plus)
Benefits
- Group medical, dental, vision and other supplemental policies
- Flex Medical spending accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401K with 50% match
- Paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
Position type and expected hours of work
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Brentwood, TN. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.